Rochelle

Rochelle is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 37 girls in the United States.

Rochelle at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Rochelle

Rochelle belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Rochelle first appears in Social Security records in 1900. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #236 in 1969, and in 2024 37 babies received the name — 46,966 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Rochelle in US records

First recorded (US)
1900
Best US rank
#236 in 1969
Peak year
1969
Babies named Rochelle in 2024
37
Total since 1880
46,966

Rochelle in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#283 in 1997
Babies named Rochelle in 2025
8
Total since 1996
991

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Rochelle mean?

The meaning of Rochelle is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Rochelle a boy or girl name?

Rochelle is a girl name. In 2024, 37 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Rochelle?

Rochelle comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Rochelle?

Rochelle first appears in US records in 1900. Its best-ever ranking was #236 in 1969, and 37 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].